How to Make Ouma's Greek Lamb - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the rich and savory flavors of Greek cuisine, and Ouma's Greek Lamb is a perfect example of the bold and delicious flavors that this region is known for. This traditional recipe, passed down through generations, is a labor of love that results in tender and succulent lamb infused with the classic flavors of Greece.

What makes Ouma's Greek Lamb so special is the careful balance of herbs and spices that are used to marinate and season the meat. The combination...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 6 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 (6 pound) leg of lamb
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 hrs
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix butter, garlic, and rosemary together in a dish and let stand for 1 minute.
  • Puncture lamb in about 10 places using a long-bladed knife, twisting the knife after each cut. Place lamb in a deep roasting dish. Use your hands to stuff holes with the garlic-rosemary butter. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 4 hours. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and bake for 7 hours more.
  • Uncover and continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C), about 1 hour more.
  • Nutrition

    511 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 167mg
    • Sodium: 182mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 491mg